Rodgers and Hammerstein’s popular tune “Getting to Know

You” has taken on special significance for six of our parishion-

ers who left January’s “arctic vortex” and sub-zero temperatures

for 10 days on the Caribbean island of Dominica. Their mission

wasn’t to soak up the sun and sip tropical drinks but rather to forge new friendships with the island’s

residents (St. John Parish) in the northwest coastal community of Portsmouth.

The “twinning” concept has grown popular with parishes nationwide sharing their Catholic faith with

different countries. According to Sister Mary Alice Haithcoat, S.C., “The Caribbean journey didn’t

have anything to do with fundraising or building Dominica’s infrastructure. The purpose of twinning

is to allow parishes to grow and share in their faith journeys, learn from each other’s spiritualities, ser-

vice and worship styles, build a relationship of solidarity between parishes, promote social justice, and

develop joyful supportive friendship with another culture.”

Parishioners Sister Mary Alice, Bob Hartings, John & Brenda Karpinski, Marlene Henry, and Mark

Pitsenbarger departed from Cincinnati on January 10, along with Dr. Mike Gable, Mission Office Di-

rector of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. Accommodations were appropriately at the “Heaven's Best”

guest house with Chef Clarke — trained in culinary cuisine in the States — ready to feed his Piqua

guests with a meal of chicken, rice, plantains upon arrival.

The group was treated to a culture night complete with native garb for men, women and children, na-

tive music, and dancing. Mike Gable had the American group “perform our native dance of the Hoki-

Poki, and they (Dominicans) all loved it.” One day, the Catholic bishop from the island capital of Ro-

seau delivered the homily at Mass. Afterwards, parishioners treated their guests to a picnic and pro-

vided a sample of Kabuli, the native beer.

In addition, visits were made to the island’s upper grade school and the Center Where Adolescents

Learn to Love and Serve (CALL), a parish outreach program. Several evenings were spent conversing

with the parish council members and exchanging ideas and common issues such as keeping youth ac-

tive following their confirmation or developing a database system for the parish in helping identify its

members.. Music remains a vital part of the worship service with many parishioners accompanying

singing parishioners on drums and tambourines.

The Piqua team toured a home for the elderly, entirely funded by the parish.

On one particular day, team members participated in a seven-hour hike to

view the natural beauty of the island. On another day, they toured the is-

land’s communities, myriad attractions, and sampled cuisine such as curried

goat, sweet sop ice cream and other Creole dishes enhanced with garlic and

ginger. Everyone agreed “it was a wonderful twinning experience and

showed that we are more alike than different.”

It is anticipated a group from the Dominica parish in Portsmouth will visit

our parishes in July and possibly celebrate Independence Day and

“fireworks” with their newfound “twins” and friends.

By Sharon Semanie, Reprinted from Piqua Daily Call

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Tending the Master’s Vineyard

ST. BONIFACE & ST . MARY CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Inside this issue:

Parish Activities 2

Parish Activities Cont. 3

School News 4

Ordination Anniversaries 5

Order of George 6

Parish Notes 7

In Retrospect 7

Parish Dates 8

The Reason for the Season . . .

“TWINNING”

V OLUME VI, ISSUE 1 P AGE 2

St. Mary Family Life:

St. Mary Parish Festival will be Friday, June 6 (6-

11 p.m.); Saturday, June 7 (3-11 p.m.); and

Sunday, June 8 (1:30-7 p.m.)

Carnival rides, cake booth, Kiddie-

land, Pony Rides (Saturday), games

of chance, Bingo (Saturday and

Sunday), Corn Hole Tournament

(Sunday), food, and lots of fun.

Over 80 prizes for the grand raffle

ticket. Save the week-end and come with your

family for a great week-end of fun!!

Senior Breakfast: 2014 Graduate Parish Members

of St. Boniface and St. Mary and their parents will

be invited to a special Mass and breakfast on Sun-

day, May 18, to honor them. The 9 a.m. Mass at

St. Mary will be offered for them, and breakfast

will follow in the school cafeteria.

St. Mary Altar Society:

St. Mary Altar Society had a very successful mem-

bership drive. Thanks to those who have submitted

their dues and to those who made donations. In

appreciation, they had a drawing for two Red Lob-

ster gift cards. These were won by Teresa Ander-

son and Bertha Bryan. Members are looking for-

ward to the St. Boniface/St. Mary Combination

Dinner in April and a special mass for all living

and deceased members in May. The ladies were in

charge of the dessert table at a re-

cent Lenten Fish Fry and are mak-

ing preparations for the Cake Booth

at the festival in June. Several of

our recent projects were the pur-

chase of a long handled brass can-

dle lighter for the altar and a donation for the resto-

ration of the Holy Family window in church.

Adult Faith Formation Commission:

Recent activities:

Christ Renews His Parish: The ladies’ retreat

was held January 18-19 and the men’s February

8-9 at the Downing St. Campus. Both teams

were led by parishioners from St. Ignatius parish

in Cincinnati. Participants from both St. Boni-

face and St. Mary attended this very faith-filled

chance to deepen their personal relationship with

Christ. After discipleship meetings to discern

their continuing participation as the next team,

members are now in formation for ladies’ and

men’s weekends in the fall. The Adult Faith For-

mation Commission asks for prayers for the con-

tinued success of CRHP in our parishes.

Lent: Members of the Adult

Faith Formation assisted in

leading Stations of the Cross

at 7:00 PM Thursday eve-

nings at St. Mary and 3:00

PM Sunday afternoons at St.

Boniface.

Father Frank Keferl, former St. Mary pastor and

currently pastor of St. Christopher in Vandalia,

presented two evening Lenten Reflections on

Monday, March 10, and Tuesday, March 11.

Monday’s presentation entitled “Joy of the Gos-

pel” was held at St. Mary Church followed by

Benediction, and Tuesday’s was entitled “Joy of

the Gospel as Reflected in the Sacraments” fol-

lowed by a Charismatic healing service at St.

Boniface Church.

Discussion groups using the “Sunday by Sunday

for the Gospel” pamphlet were held at six differ-

ent locations hosted and led by parishioners from

both parishes.

Coffee and Doughnuts: Hosted by various par-

ish organizations were held the first Sunday of

the month September through May.

Future activities:

St. Joseph Table: In honor of St.

Joseph the Worker, (May 1), pa-

rishioners are asked to donate

nonperishable food items for the

Bethany Center food pantry at all

Masses on April 26 & 27.

Best Wishes On Your

“60th”

Ordination Anniversary

Father Charles Caserta

May 29, 1954

Parish Activities

Annual Easter Egg

Hunt/Scramble

Easter Sunday—Following the

9 & 11am Masses — DSC

The children of both parishes

and visitors— up to & including 3rd grade —

are invited to join in the fun!!!

Watch the bulletin for more details.

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Pentecost: Parishioners can remember their Con-

firmation by wearing a nametag with their Confir-

mation name on it. Red balloons will again deco-

rate the churches.

The Adult Faith Formation Commission is com-

prised of members from both St. Boniface and St.

Mary parishes: Ann Koehl, Barb Kohl

(chairperson), Cathy Oda, Chuck Tyler, Nancy

Peltier, Gloria Stonerock, Julie Tyler, Sister Joan

Clare and Fr. Bolte. Anyone interested in being a

part of this commission is welcome. Questions

concerning any of our activities, please contact

Barb Kohl (773-9205 or bkohl@woh.rr.com).

St. Boniface Family Life Commission:

The annual St. Boniface Day Celebration will be

held on Thursday, June 5, at the Dining

Hall/Fountain Park. The members of both par-

ishes are invited to join in the celebration of the

feast of St. Boniface. Watch the bulletin for addi-

tional information.

St. Mary

Lenten Fish Fries

Every Friday Until April 11 (5-7pm)

“All the Fish You Can Eat”

(Baked/Deep Fried)

Includes French Fries or Mac & Cheese

Cole Slaw or Applesauce

Roll & Coffee Children’s, Senior Citizen Dinners , & Carry-Out Available

St. B./St. M. Mission Commission:

The Mission Commission sold desserts at the St.

Mary Fish Fry on March 7 and will be selling them

again at the April 11 Fish Fry. If you want an ex-

cellent dinner, come and get your fish and a really

good dessert.

For additional fund raisers, we will have the lunch

stand and baked goods at the “annual” rummage

sale, and in September, we are planning to have a

bike tour of Piqua. We are, also, selling

“Dominican” Note Cards made by one of our

members, Brenda Karpinski. They have pictures of

Dominica on them and would be a nice way to

send a note to someone.

The Mission Commission will host “Inspirational

Tables” at both parish festivals. All religious items

and an hourly drawing are free.

If you would like to be an “active” or “inactive”

member of the Mission Commission, please con-

tact Don Stonerock, 773-2400. Active members

come to the meetings and help out at functions.

Inactive members are asked to help with food, des-

serts, or other donations for our functions.

Parish Activities Continued

TWINNING

FUNDRAISERS:

Dominica Note Cards made by

Brenda Karpinski, featuring her

photos — $2/each — available at

April 11 Fish Fry.

Aluminum Cans Collection

With Home Pick-Up

Contact Brenda at 541-5730

Congratulations To All of Our Graduates

Graduating seniors from St. Boniface & St. Mary parishes and their parents are invited to the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 18, at St. Mary Church followed by a breakfast in their honor. Graduates will receive an invitation to the Mass and breakfast sponsored by the Family Life Commissions of both parishes. Please mark your calendars to attend.

V OLUME VI, ISSUE 1 P AGE 4

School News: CFEL, PCS, LHS

Center for Early Learning:

The end of our inaugural school year is drawing near, and with that realization, it

is only natural to reflect on the school year and all of the wonderful people who

have been a part of our success. Many thanks are owed to all of the local busi-

nesses and individuals who have supported us in various ways throughout the

year. We are blessed to have such a supportive parish family, and we are looking

forward to the future growth of our preschool.

Registration is now open for the upcoming school year. An Open House was held on February 25th, in

which 15 young children and their families came to tour our school. We have accepted several registra-

tions for next school year which is very exciting news. Several of our current students will be moving

on to kindergarten, and we would like to wish each of them well on their educational journey. This

year’s class will always be very special to all of the teachers and volunteers who worked with them

throughout the year. So many wonderful memories were made, and we loved having each of them in our

school.

The children at The Center for Early Learning have been exposed to several exciting things during the

year. Recently, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss with lots of fun classroom activities and a

Parent’s Night Out on March 7th. To acknowledge dental hygiene month, they were treated to a visit

from a dental hygienist who taught them the importance of good dental hygiene. A teacher from Bruk-

ner Nature Center came to our preschool in mid-February to teach the children about some of the wild

life which lives in our area.

We continue to foster a Christ-centered learning environment through prayer and Christian values. Next

year, we are excited about the opportunity of partnering with Piqua Catholic to deliver a new religious

education curriculum by implementing the foundational level of The Image of God preschool compo-

nent of the curriculum series.

Thank you for your continued support of our preschool. The future looks bright as we have already be-

gun planning for the next school year and beyond. If you or anyone you know would like more informa-

tion about our preschool, please visit our webpage at www.thecetnerforearlylearning.org or contact us at

(937) 773-3876. Thank you and God Bless~ Ms. Jenni

Come Grow With Us

Pre-K (older 4 - early 5 years)

Monday – Friday

9-11:30am

$160/month

Pre-School 3-4 years)

Mon—Tue—Wed

Mon-Tue-Wed

Thursday-Friday

9-11:30am

12:30-3pm

9-11:30am

$115/month

$115/month

$100/month

Pre-School Lunch Bunch

Monday – Friday 11:30am to 12:30pm

$3.00/hour

Full Day Option (3-5 years)

Monday—Friday 9am to 3pm $315/month (Lunch Bunch

Included)

Extended Day Monday – Friday 7am-6pm $3.00/hour

Registration Fee: $25/student (non-refundable) to reserve a space for your child

For Additional Information & Registration Packet

Please Call (773-3876) or Visit (218 South Downing Street)

Piqua Catholic

Center

for

Early Learning

Fee Schedule

TENDING THE MASTER’S V INEYARD P AGE 5

Piqua Catholic School: Science Fair

February 25th marked the day of the Holy Angels and Piqua Catholic joint

Science Fair. Every sixth and eighth grader participated in the science fair. This

Science Fair is sanctioned by The Ohio Academy of Science. Each student was

required to come up with a problem, state a hypothesis, research their problem,

and design an experiment to investigate the problem. Students started working on

the science projects in October. This is the first year that Holy Angels and Piqua

Catholic have joined together for their science fair.

The night of the science fair each student was judged by two qualified judges from the local community.

There were a total of 45 judges, many of whom were former Holy Angels and Piqua Catholic students.

These judges evaluated over 80 projects. The participants were judged on: Knowledge Achieved, Scien-

tific Method, Clarity of Expression, and Originality and Creativity. The judges’ scores were averaged and

a rating of Superior, Excellent or Good was received.

Those students in sixth grade receiving a score of Superior and who are now eligible to participate in the

West District Science Fair are: Clare Caldwell, Nathaniel Copsey, Luke Earhart, Olivia Lucia, and

Brandyn Sever. Superior ratings were also received by the following eighth graders: Aldo Barrera, Tim

Buechter, Maddy McFarland, Alanna O’Leary, and Ellie Scott.

The following sixth graders were awarded an Excellent rating: Savannah Buechter, Grace Ryan, Lauren

McFarland, Danielle Detter, Kirstyn Lee, Brendan O’Leary, Abby Schutt, Heidi Schutt, Grace Forness,

Gabe Knapke. Eighth graders who received a rating of Excellent are: Alvaro Barrera, Kameron Lee, Alex

Musser, Ryan Pierre, and Molly Safreed

Directors of this year’s science fair were Piqua Catholic sci-

ence teachers, Mrs. Amy Woehrmyer, sixth grade and Mrs.

Joyce Thornberry, eighth grade.

Happy

Mother’s Day (May 11)

Father’s Day (June 15)

To All of Our MOMs & DADs!!!

Happy Ordination

Anniversary

Father Tony Cutcher — May 15

National Federation of Priests’ Councils

333 N. Michigan Ave, #1205, Chicago, Ill.

60601—cutcher@nfpc

Father Tom Mannebach — May 15

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

120 S. Eastmoor, New Bremen, 45869

hrpastor@nktelco.net

Father John Tonkin— May 21

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (McCartyville)

9377 St. Rt. 119W, Anna, 45302

fatherjohn@sacredheartohio.org

Father Martin Fox — May 24

Holy Cross-Immaculata

30 Guido Street Cincinnati, Oh. 45202

frfoxhci@fuse.net

Father Charles Caserta—May 29

Father Thomas Bolte — June 14

School News Continued

PCS Winter Athletic Awards

7th Grade Girls Basketball: Best Offensive Player—

Grace Monnin & Grace Brandt;

Best Defensive Player—Allison Bornhorst

8th Grade Girls Basketball: Best Offensive Player— Alana O:Leary &

Maddy McFarland; Best Defensive Player—Molly Safreed

8th Grade Boys Basketball: Best Offensive Player— Kameron Lee;

Best Defensive Player—Ryan Pierre

Wrestling: Coaches Award: Ethan Knapke; Most Pins—Aldo Barrera;

MVP—Alvaro Barrera

V OLUME VI, ISSUE 1 P AGE 6

I was on the phone with Father Caserta recently, when I heard someone call

out a reminder that he was to give the invocation at the 47th Annual Order of

George installation at the Piqua Country Club that evening. Father replied,

“Is that tonight?” Little did he know that Piqua’s highest and most prestigious

honor, the Order of George Lifetime Civic Achievement Award, would be

bestowed upon him that evening.

When Father’s name was called to come forward and receive the Order of

George plaques he showed typical humility and humor when he stated, “This

must be a big mistake.” After a lengthy pause he continued, “You know, I

never thought I would be speechless.” The audience burst into laughter and

more applause. Father told the crowd about God working not only in himself

but in others and not to underestimate how the Lord guides and directs. After

three standing ovations Father concludes, “Lord, thank you, you’ve not been

asleep on the job.”

As a parish we all know and love Father Ang as a shining example of the priesthood and member of the

“Greatest Generation” reflected in such quality of character and personality, formed and elevated by the

Holy Spirit. When we are with him, he comforts and encourages us, and we know that as he says,

“Everything is going to be alright.” It is wonderful to have the community at large acknowledge his example

of leadership and service which continues to improve the quality of life in Piqua. He is the first to acknowl-

edge that all that he has accomplished is through the power of the Holy Spirit. Even a partial listing of his

good works is astonishing!

Over the past 23 years he has made over 36,000 home visits, distributed more than 2,500 Easter baskets and

3,400 Christmas baskets to homebound Piqua citizens of all denominations. Even though he retired as Pastor

20 years ago, he is still performing his priestly duties at age 95. His average day is 12 to 14 hours, 7 days a

week, where he prays for special intentions, counsels individuals, ministers to the dying, and comforts the

grieving.

Father Caserta was instrumental in merging St. Boniface and St. Mary schools, as well as raising funds for a

new gym and activity center. He started Bingo to help keep tuition costs down, and helped Lehman Catho-

lic’s capital campaign for new classrooms, chapel, and a gym. When Father was given the suggestion of a 24

hour chapel, he took the lead in establishing the St. Clare 24 Hour Adoration Chapel. The purpose of the

chapel is to provide a quiet place for prayer and is available to the entire community.

We know that it is festival time when Father is cooking his famous spaghetti sauce (from his mother’s rec-

ipe) which takes about 12 hours to complete. Because of his caring nature, he established a special trust for

the promotion of health, education, and welfare of children known as Father Caserta’s Italian Supreme Prod-

ucts Trust Fund for Children’s Needs. He continues to carry on the legacy of sharing his love and culinary

expertise as he cooks for the Compassion Network fundraiser where he donated a dinner for 6 this year!

Father’s acts of compassion and friendship within the community are too numerous to list, but this one

shared by Bert Harrison makes me smile. Bert’s father, Stan Harrison, founder of Barclay’s, was a longtime

friend of Father Caserta. When Stan was in the hospital near the end of his life, Father Caserta visited him.

Shortly after, Stan’s rabbi arrived. The family asked the rabbi if he could wait for a minute as a priest was

already in the room!

We know that Father Ang has a special spiritual connection, and that he has been a part of so many miracles.

He is a treasure to the parish and the entire community as he shares the inclusive message of Jesus Christ.

While Father, the ultimate gentleman, respects other faiths, he can’t help but share his love for the

Catholic faith because, “When you have the very best you want to share it with everyone you

know.” By Renee Hemm, Feature Writer

He’s Not Been Asleep on the Job

TENDING THE MASTER’S V INEYARD P AGE 7

Baptisms:

St. M.

Trevor Joseph Ford

Son of Sean & Angela Ford (01/19/14)

Faith Regina Caldwell

Daughter of Brian & Robin Caldwell (01/26/14)

Hannah Rose O’Leary

Daughter of Rob & Rosie O’Leary (03/09/14)

St. B.

Anderson Dean Huff Son of David & Rebecca (Carnes) Huff

Kathryn Rose Davis Daughter of Benjamin & Kimberly (Pohlman) Davis

Austin Eli Woodell Son of Casey & Heidi (Peltier) Woodell

Deaths: “Our sympathy to the family members of

these parishioners who have been called to their

eternal reward.”

St. B.

Angela H. Salyer (01/02/14)

Marie C. Dexter (02/13/14)

Dean E. Whitlow (02/17/13)

St. M.

Donald V. Jordan (02/13/14)

Jeannette A. Holloway (02/13/14)

Joseph F. Fox (03/11/14)

Sacraments of Reconciliation (December 11)

& First Communion (May 4)

Quintin Bachman, Jesse Cade, Jacob Cald-

well, Reece Cioffi, Elizabeth Copsey, Mason

Davis, Cameron Faught, Drew Gessner,

Jackson Hemmert, Landon Jones, Aubri Karn, Seth

Knapke, Tate Kuhlman, Brooklyn Larck, Katie

McFarland, Sophia Mitchell, Donovan O’Leary, Monica

Ostendorf, Gabrielle Oen, Lauren Richard, Kirsten

Shaneyfelt, Lane Speck, Tristan Springer

IN RETROSPECT

Thanks, so much, to our contributors: Adult Faith Formation, Barb Kohl;

Center for Early Learning, Jennifer Smith; Feature Story, Renee Hemm;

Parish Notes/Dates, John Popp, Theresa Henderson, Sister Joan Clare;

Reason for the Season, Sharon Semanie; School News, Joyce Thornberry,

Pam Canady; St. Boniface Family Life, Rose Hemm; St. Boniface/St. Mary

Mission Commission, Don Stonerock; St. Mary Altar Society, Janet Poling;

St. Mary Family Life/Festival, Gretchen Roeth

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit items for ongoing

features or send us your ideas and suggestions. Thank you —

Renee Hemm(778-1612/dhemm1@woh.rr.com) or Rose Hemm

(778-8642/ jnrhemm@yahoo.com).

The deadline for the Summer Issue is June 15.

Confirmation: (February 16)

Aldo Barrera, Alvaro Barrera, Darby

Bubp, Logan Copsey, Cory Cotrell,

Logan Evans, Quentin Evans, Zach Giguere, Mere-

dith Karn, Kameron Lee, Madeline McFarland,

Alanna O’Leary, Alex Phillips, Ryan Pierre, Molly

Safreed, Ellie Scott, Amanda Titterington, Kristin

Victor

New Members: “Our parish family welcomes

/welcomes back . . .”

St. M.: Mary Beth Brooks, Frank &

Kelly DeBrosse, Patrick & Melissa

Galbreath and Family, Cheryl Worland

St. B.: Paul Heft, Sarah Kemmer, Ronald (RJ)

Monnier, Laura Ratermann, Nancy Weaver,

Zachary Zabel

Weddings: St. M.

Brian A. Meyer & Katelyn A. Caulfield (01/18/14)

St Mary St. Boniface

Ladies

COMBINATION

DINNER

Thursday, April 24

6:00pm

DSC Cafeteria

Bring your own table

service, a covered dish,

and join us for an evening

of enjoyment.

Parish Notes

St. Boniface Catholic Church

310 S. Downing, Piqua, Ohio 45356

937-773-1656l fax 773-2665

Masses: Saturday, 4pm

Sunday, 7am and 10:30am

Parish Council President:

Karen Magoteaux

St. Mary Catholic Church

528 Broadway, Piqua, Ohio

45356\937-773-1327; fax 773-2665

Masses: Saturday, 5pm

Sunday, 9am and noon

Parish Council President: Bob Hartings

Parish Offices

310 S. Downing, Piqua, Ohio 45356

Email: stboniface@piquaparishes.org

Email: stmary@piquaparishes.org

Website: piquaparishes.org

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Bolte

Retired Priests: Rev. Angelo Caserta

Rev. Charles Caserta

St. Mary Catholic Church

528 Broadway

Piqua, Ohio 45356

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APRIL

2: PCS Brain Show

4-5: LHS Musical—Hello Dolly

10: PCS School Bd. Meeting

12: PCS Musical—Godspell

17-21: LHS Easter Break

20: Happy Easter

24: PCS Kindergarten

Screening

26-27: St. Joseph’s Table

MAY

1: PCS May

Crowning

3: LHS Art Show

4: First Communion

8: PCS School Bd. Meeting

9: LHS May Crowning

10: LHS Prom

18-23: 8th Gr. Wash. DC Trip

18: Senior Mass/Breakfast

23: LHS Bac. Mass at St. B.

25: LHS Graduation

26: Memorial Day

29: 8th Grade Grad.

at St. M

JUNE

4: PCS Last Day

5: St. Boniface Day Gathering

June 6, 7, 8: St. Mary Festival

Mark Your Calendar

Bible Study — Tuesdays, 1pm

or Wednesdays, 6:45pm,

Parish Office

RCIA — For more info,

Sr. Joan Clare— 773-1656

St. Boniface Bingo —

Every Monday & Wednesday

Evening

Doors Open—5pm @ DSC

Upcoming Parish Dates (see parish bulletins for more info)

Don’t Forget Coffee/Juice & Doughnuts

Following

St. M. 9am Mass

St. B. 10:30am Mass

April 6 & May 4

Winter Newsletter

Assemblers:

Marilyn Hissong, Doug & Dolores

Latham, Bernice Lewis, and

Juanita Ventura

Thanks!

St. Boniface Catholic Church

310 S. Downing, Piqua, Ohio 45356

937-773-1656l fax 773-2665

Masses: Saturday, 4pm

Sunday, 7am and 10:30am

Parish Council President:

Karen Magoteaux

St. Mary Catholic Church

528 Broadway, Piqua, Ohio

45356\937-773-1327; fax 773-2665

Masses: Saturday, 5pm

Sunday, 9am and noon

Parish Council President: Bob Hartings

Parish Offices

310 S. Downing, Piqua, Ohio 45356

Email: stboniface@piquaparishes.org

Email: stmary@piquaparishes.org

Website: piquaparishes.org

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Bolte

Retired Priests: Rev. Angelo Caserta

Rev. Charles Caserta

St. Boniface Catholic Church

310 South Downing

Piqua, Ohio 45356

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APRIL

2: PCS Brain Show

4-5: LHS Musical—Hello Dolly

10: PCS School Bd. Meeting

12: PCS Musical—Godspell

17-21: LHS Easter Break

20: Happy Easter

24: PCS Kindergarten

Screening

26-27: St. Joseph’s Table

MAY

1: PCS May

Crowning

3: LHS Art Show

4: First Communion

8: PCS School Bd. Meeting

9: LHS May Crowning

10: LHS Prom

18-23: 8th Gr. Wash. DC Trip

18: Senior Mass/Breakfast

23: LHS Bac. Mass at St. B.

25: LHS Graduation

26: Memorial Day

29: 8th Grade Grad.

at St. M

JUNE

4: PCS Last Day

5: St. Boniface Day Gathering

June 6, 7, 8: St. Mary Festival

Mark Your Calendar

Bible Study — Tuesdays, 1pm

or Wednesdays, 6:45pm,

Parish Office

RCIA — For more info,

Sr. Joan Clare— 773-1656

St. Boniface Bingo —

Every Monday & Wednesday

Evening

Doors Open—5pm @ DSC

Upcoming Parish Dates (see parish bulletins for more info)

Don’t Forget Coffee/Juice & Doughnuts

Following

St. M. 9am Mass

St. B. 10:30am Mass

April 6 & May 4

Winter Newsletter

Assemblers:

Marilyn Hissong, Doug & Dolores

Latham, Bernice Lewis, and

Juanita Ventura

Thanks!